CHAPLEAU EXPRESS
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Vol. 25, Issue 44, July 8, 2021
Second Chapleau Winner of Sault Hospital Lottery Within 9 Months Sault Hospital n June 30th at 11 am, Greta Lingenfelter of Chapleau, ON won the $170,592.50 jackpot in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation’s (SAHF) June electronic and online 50/50 draw. Her lucky number (T-3287058) was drawn electronically, and SAHF connected with her later that day. When Greta found out about her win, she was in complete shock. She had just returned home after some errands and, although she had plans for the afternoon, had to take some time to reflect. “I couldn’t sit still,” she said. “The feeling you get when the reality sets in is just unbelievable. This is an incredible security blanket as I think of my future. Every day is a gift, but today is a blessing.” Greta had received care at Sault Area Hospital in the past – that’s how she first found out about the SAHF 50/50. As she left SAH after a surgery, she saw volunteers in the lobby selling tickets (pre-COVID) and purchased to support. She has been buying online ever since. “I have to say the volunteers at SAH are so incredible. Not only did they introduce me to Long Term this draw, but the first Forecast impression they give to Thursday High 20 patients and visitors is Low 9 unbelievable. It’s never great to be entering a Friday High 24 hospital, but the Low 14 incredible feeling you get from a volunteer that Saturday
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gets down to your level, asks you how you are doing and helps you find your way, well –that’s special,” said Greta. “The care is also top notch. Everyone within Sault Area Hospital’s reach should be very proud of the hospital they have access to.” This month’s draw marked a very significant moment in Sault Area Hospital Foundation’s fundraising efforts: the total amount raised between the 5 Car Draw and SAHF 50/50 eclipsed $550,000. “We are so happy with the success of our draws this month. Two major successes in a busy summer month,” said Teresa Martone, Executive Director, Sault Area Hospital Foundation. “Greta’s story really reminded us about how far our draws have come. We started with volunteers in our hospital lobby selling tickets, as well as setting up at grocery stores or the mall. We wouldn’t be here without the dedication of our volunteers and we hope, as we start returning to normal, we’ll see more of them at our hospital giving patients the same first impression that Greta received.” SAHF 50/50 has awarded over $200,000 to 10 of the last 12 winners, averaging a monthly
prize of over $230,000. Over $3.4 million in prizes has been awarded to date. On October 30th, 2020, Fern Portelance of Chapleau won the $253,575 jackpot in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation’s (SAHF).
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